MADERA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

JOB FAIR

The Madera Community Hospital Job Fair held on October 19th and 21st was a major success. The event fulfilled its objective by connecting skilled workers with meaningful career opportunities.

In partnership with the Workforce Development Board of Madera County and Madera Workforce Assistance Center partners, the job fair provided a unique opportunity for the local job seekers to meet with new hospital Administrators, HR Representatives, and

Departments Directors.

The event attracted a large crowd where 1349 job seekers interviewed on the spot.

Workforce Development Professional’s Day

Workforce Development Month raises awareness about the importance of the workforce industry, the impact workforce programs have on local communities, and the value workforce services bring to the local economy.

Staff celebrated Workforce Development Professionals Day on Friday, September 13, and were honored to have Board members stop by to celebrate this day with us.

Local and Regional Workforce Plans

The Workforce Development Board of Madera County's Local and Regional Workforce Plans serve as strategic guides for addressing the workforce needs of Madera County and the broader region. These plans outline the board's goals, priorities, and collaborative efforts to build a skilled, adaptable workforce that meets the needs of local employers while also helping job seekers achieve sustainable employment.

A total of three Local Plan forums were held on October 9th, 29th, and 30th. Great feedback and suggestions were attained from local businesses and partners. 

A special thanks to all attendees! 

The unemployment rate in Madera County was 6.7 % in September 2024, down from a revised 7.4 percent in August 2024, and above the year-ago estimate of 6.3 percent. This compares with an unadjusted

unemployment rate of 5.3 percent for California and 3.9 percent for the nation during the same period.  

Workforce Data Newsletter

An In-depth Analysis of Labor Markets

January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024

Employers can apply for the Work Sharing program as a temporary alternative to layoffs if the business’s production or services have been reduced.

HR Webinar at no-cost

The Workforce Development Board of Madera County and the California Employers Association have partnered to provide HR webinars at NO-COST. 

During the past quarter, we provided webinars on the following topics:

• 10.23.24 - Designing an Employee Retention Culture
• 9.25.24 - ChatGPT Central Valley
• 8.22.24 - Conflict Management

These webinars are presented in local partnership with:

• Golden Valley Chamber of Commerce

• Madera Chamber of Commerce

• Madera Economic Development Commission

• Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce

• Valley Community Small Business Development Center

For those that may have missed a webinar training, just "CLICK" the link below to view all past webinars hosted.

From-To

• Disaster Assistance

• Revolving Loans

• Tools For Business

• And Many More Resources...

Madera County E.D.C has a significant number of beneficial resources you can learn and grow from.